Legislature weighs spending cuts and new sentencing options
The legislature eyes cutting about 2.4 percent from the criminal investigations budget to meet shortfalls. The sentencing commission proposes alternatives to prison for non-violent offenders with post release supervision, potentially reducing prison growth and aiding local agencies. Leaders debate funding, interagency cooperation, and a possible .08 blood alcohol standard and drunken boating law. Rod Boshart contributed.
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Criminal Inveson
Tom
Legislative
Gary Hinzman
6Th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services
Cedar Rapids
Hinzman
Commission
Andy McKean
R-Anamosa
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sentencing Commission
McKean
Chuck Larson
Rcedar Rapids
House
Judiciary Committee
Larson
Mike Klappholz
Klappholz
Mothers
Higher fees sought for licenses and permits in session
DPS officials urge lawmakers to raise fees for concealed weapons permits to 25 dollars and for private investigators licenses and state ID cards. Additional revenues would fund firearms safety, building code reviews, permit operations, and explosives handler licensing. The state fire marshal seeks higher fees for manufactured home certifications and related inspections.
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Cedar Rapids Arena Opens Amid Hopes for RoughRiders
A last minute delay pushed back the arena opening for Cedar Rapids RoughRiders hockey as union crews worked around the clock to finish. Fans and locals like Stanley Raymer and Darren Sanborn praised the facility and team spirit grew with the sold out debut. Todd Parman predicted continued attendance while some attendees focused on the fight and excitement of hockey.
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Johnson
Polar Ice
Stanley Raymer
Cedar Rapids
Raymer
Darren Sanborn
Sanborn
RoughRiders
Fred Johnson
Dee Ann
Johnsons
Bard
Jenni Bigelow
Marion
Todd
Sheri Parman
Waterloo
RoughRider
Todd Parman
White House to cut 2.3 billion in budget funds
The Clinton administration will slice more than 2.3 billion from planned funding to meet a 0.38 percent across the board cut ordered by Congress. All departments face reductions, but flexibility allows shifting funds from earmarked programs while avoiding civilian and armed forces cuts.
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Clinton
Congress
Defense
Linda Ricci
White House
Office of Management and Budget
Ricci
Pentagon
House
Dennis Hastert
R-Ill
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